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Viking come into this fixture in excellent shape after a series of dominant league performances. Start, meanwhile, have struggled badly in recent weeks and now face one of the toughest away trips in the division.
Recent meetings between these clubs have usually produced goals. Viking defeated Start 4-0 in their latest clash, while previous encounters ended with high-scoring results, showing how open this fixture can become.
Viking Carrying Strong Momentum Into Home Fixture
Viking have been one of the strongest teams in the league recently, recording victories against KFUM Oslo, Rosenborg, Fredrikstad, Brann, and Bodo/Glimt. Scoring has come naturally for them, with the side producing 15 goals across their last five league matches.
Home form has been especially impressive for Viking. Wins against Rosenborg, Brann, Bodo/Glimt, Molde, and Valerenga showed how dangerous they can become in Stavanger, particularly once they take control of possession early in games.
Start Facing Difficult Test Away From Home
Start have found results difficult to secure lately, losing against Bodo/Glimt, HamKam, and Lillestrom while drawing with Tromso and Molde. Defensive issues continue to hurt them, especially against teams that attack with speed and movement in the final third.
Away form remains a major concern ahead of this match. Start conceded five goals against Bodo/Glimt, three against Lillestrom, and two against KFUM Oslo, showing how vulnerable they can become when placed under sustained pressure.
Viking vs Start Prediction
The leading tip is Viking to win and both teams to score at 2.40 odds. Viking have been outstanding at home recently, but Start have still managed to score in four of their last five league matches. Viking have also conceded in games against Brann and Fredrikstad despite winning comfortably.
Over 3.5 goals at 1.90 odds is a strong option here. Recent meetings between these clubs have consistently produced high-scoring games, and Viking’s attacking form has been difficult for opponents to contain. Three of the last four head to head meetings produced at least four goals.
The correct score prediction is a 3-1 Viking victory at 8.40 odds. Viking have regularly scored three or more goals at home, while Start’s away defending has looked shaky throughout the campaign. Start have already conceded five goals against Bodo/Glimt and three against Lillestrom in recent away matches.
- Viking win & Both teams to score @ 2.40 odds
- Over 3.5 goals @ 1.90 odds
- Viking 3-1 @ 8.40 odds